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I have learned the lesson that to assume makes an ass out of you and me. I do realize that my announcement entails a distance that is too great for most, but if I don't ask then I might be missing out. The wonderfully fun-loving JoanW is visiting me here in Philly on March 9. Why March 9? She wants to experience the fabulosity of Black Tie Gay Bingo! Honey, it's not your grandmother's bingo. Enjoy cocktails, dinner, dancing, a silent auction, and of course a hysterical time with 6 bingo games. We'll meet some of my drag queen friends, otherwise known as the Bingo Verifying Divas (BVD's). If you like to dress up and have an incredibly fun night, then you should join us at the Crystal Tea Room (at least that's where they have hosted it the past few years in the original Wanamakers building).

Gosh Laurie what an incredible trip! South Africa is very high up on places I want to visit. I'm sure you will have the time of your life on that trip. Although, the time spent in an airplane, would probably drive me nuts. Are you flying directly to Africa or planning on crossing the Atlantic and then laying over for a few days to break it up?

Even if no other Passporters join Joan and myself we will have an awesome time. We both can't wait. Now I just need to go shopping for the perfect bow tie. Do you think 4 months is enough time?

I'll be starting a pre-trip report sometime in January for the South Africa trip. This one took a lot of planning! You're right about the flight, though. I'm NOT looking forward to that. I leave Boston Saturday night and arrive in Cape Town MONDAY morning!! Insane. Fortunately, I have a few hours' layover in London and Cheryl and Mark are coming to Heathrow to visit! I thought about staying at least for an overnight in London, but decided to just keep flying.

Good luck finding the perfect bow tie. I know you and Joan will have a great time!

When I saw this, I was hoping this might be in Disney in a couple of weeks' time, so I could see some of my favourite people again - darn, foiled again. I definitely want a trip report so I can enjoy this, as I bet it's going to be an absolute ball!

I'll be there, too! With at least one of my GNWDB's (Girls Night Whiskey-Drinkin' B*****es ). My bestie, Bibi, has agreed to join me for Black Tie Gay Bingo and a day in Philly with Douglas and Joan. Still working on the other GNWDB's, but I'm not holding my breath.

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Chrissi

My Previous Trips

::Wildwood, NJ: June 2007::
::Knoebels: July 2003, June 2004, August 2005, August 2006, August 2007, August 2008, August 2009, August 2010::
::WDW: 1999 (Honeymoon)::
::DL: 1983 (age 4!)::

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That's great that Bibi is joining us. We are going to have a blast. Tonight I had a pumpkin pie martini. The gingersnap crumb rimmed around the glass did it for me.

From discussions I've had with Joan and Chrissi, it looks like we will be visiting PYT to have adult milkshakes. Lunch at Jose Garces' latest Philly destination, Village Whiskey (the burgers are supposed to be super duper good). How do you feel about bowling? The bowling alley, North Bowl, near PYT is renowned for their tater tots. I can't bowl worth s***. But it is always good for a laugh.

Douglas, it's like you're reading my mind. I love to bowl (so does Bibi) and I'm a big fan of gourmet tots. (Bibi is vegetarian [but not religiously so, she can eat a piece of bacon once every ten years], so tots will hit the spot for her, too.)

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Chrissi

My Previous Trips

::Wildwood, NJ: June 2007::
::Knoebels: July 2003, June 2004, August 2005, August 2006, August 2007, August 2008, August 2009, August 2010::
::WDW: 1999 (Honeymoon)::
::DL: 1983 (age 4!)::

Counting down to: If we can make it work, we're going 164 days, 2 hours, 18 minutes

My Previous Trips

All WDW - July 1980 off property - July 1981 FW - July 1983 FW - July 1985 FW - August 1987 FW - July 1988 Treehouse Villas - July 1990 Treehouse Villas - July 1997 FW - August 2006 AS Sports, 1st time with DH and DD - August 2008 AS Sports - August 2009 AS Sports - August 2010 AS Sports - July 2011 AS Sports - August 2013 AS Music - August 2014 AS Music - August 2015 AS Music - August 2016 AS Music